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New York Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dating expert reveals huge issue sparked by artificial intelligence — and what made it worse
A relationship expert has warned about the use of AI when it comes to emotional connection after a man was spotted treating ChatGPT like his lover. Blake Pavey, an Australian comedian, appeared on the On It Off It podcast and revealed he was on the train and noticed a man messaging ChatGPT 'like it was his girlfriend'. 'He was like, 'I've never been able to connect with somebody like you before'. It was like a massive paragraph,' he recalled. 'And I was like, that's so lovely — and then I saw it was a chatbot. I thought, 'That's really sad'.' He said the man was a decent looking, corporate guy, and he couldn't help but think it was 'pathetic' that he had to turn to artificial intelligence for human connection. 4 'He was like, 'I've never been able to connect with somebody like you before'. It was like a massive paragraph,' he recalled. AlexPhotoStock – 'You just made guys who fall in love with strippers cooler,' Pavey, 23, said. Samantha Jayne, a relationship expert, said what Pavey saw pointed to a much bigger problem when it comes to dating. 'People are losing the ability to connect with others. It all started with smartphones, social media, then Covid only made things worse,' she said. 4 Relationship expert Samantha Jayne weighed in on the issue. Instagram/samanthajaynedatingexpert She said the man Pavey saw on public transport potentially had a huge fear of rejection and a lack of trust — and he knew that AI wouldn't reject him. 'It is very common to see people connecting with AI as if they are connecting with a human to meet their needs for connection, intimacy, companionship and emotional support,' she said. 'You only have to look at movies such as Her, where a man falls in love with his AI. 'Theodore Twombly, voiced by Joaquin Phoenix, develops a relationship with Samantha, an AI assistant. While it meets his needs, ultimately it leads to heartache and deception, proving it is not a solution. 'Since the smartphone, many people have been connecting virtually through platforms and social media.' Jayne said there are pros and cons when it comes to artificial intelligence. One positive is that it can assist with conversation starters where people might normally become stuck. 4 Jayne said what Pavey saw pointed to a much bigger problem when it comes to dating. terovesalainen – It also helps with practicing texting. But the negatives include a lack of authenticity because when you eventually meet, the online persona is likely to be very different to the reality. She said it can also create deceptive profiles when too many enhancements are used. 'The biggest problem with AI dating is that it creates unhealthy, unrealistic expectations about real relationships,' she said. 'It can also cause too much investment in AI relationships and stunted development in real life relationships so yes, AI has the capacity to ruin human connections. 'It could be seen as the AI is just easier to correspond with and gives an immediate response so it could temporarily be the compilation of choice.' 4 Jayne said there are pros and cons when it comes to artificial intelligence. AFP via Getty Images When it comes to her own clientele, Jayne said she highlights that relying on AI is like 'riding a bike as an adult with your training wheels on'. 'There comes a point in your life where you take responsibility and grow to be a healthy adult who has a genuine relationship with self and others. Throw away the smartphone for a few hours and instead connect through eye contact, voice and physical touch,' she advised.
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Married At First Sight star Teejay Halkias reveals shocking $10,000 price tag behind his reality show stint
Married At First Sight star Teejay Halkias has lifted the lid on the financial burdens he incurred from appearing on the popular reality TV series. The 29-year-old groom has revealed he spent thousands of dollars over two months of filming, shedding light on the hidden costs rarely discussed. 'It's expensive being on the show. I think I spent close to 10 grand of my own money,' Teejay told the On It Off It podcast. He then warned that those thinking of applying for the show should ensure they are financially secure before doing so. 'If you're not in a position to go on financially, you can get in a hole,' he said. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Married At First Sight star Teejay Halkias has lifted the lid on the financial burdens he incurred from appearing on the popular reality TV series Teejay said he was paid $150 a day for his stint on the Channel Nine dating experiment, which he claimed did not begin to cover his expenses. 'They pay for lunch, Monday to Friday, but you've got to buy your breakfast and dinner, make all your food, your groceries,' he said. 'Commitment ceremonies, dinner parties, you need two new outfits every week. They don't pay for that either. And then you've got to date this person off-camera as well and go on off-camera dates. You've got to pay for that as well.' He added he was unaware how expensive the MAFS experience would be when he first signed up. Last month, Teejay revealed he made a move to reconnect with his TV wife Beth Kelly after their dramatic breakup. The groom made the shock admission he felt compelled to check in on Beth, 28, once filming was over. 'I tried to reach out and make sure she was doing okay. I know she was pretty upset during the show,' he told 9Entertainment. 'She wanted to chat about a few things, so we had a chat and that was that. We had a long conversation, it was good.' The 29-year-old groom has revealed he spent thousands of dollars over two months of filming, shedding light on the hidden costs rarely discussed Last month, Teejay revealed he made a move to reconnect with his TV wife Beth Kelly after their dramatic breakup While the reunion wasn't romantic, Teejay said their relationship is now on friendly terms. 'Things are obviously platonic between Beth and I. It won't be anything romantic... but amicable,' he said. 'If we see each other out we'll speak to each other and whatnot, but I wouldn't say we're best friends.' It comes after Beth Kelly dramatically ended her relationship with Teejay just days before the couple were due to face one another at Final Vows. In March, the hair salon manager from the Gold Coast made the heartbreaking decision to walk away from the experiment after weeks of feeling rejected by her TV husband. Beth blindsided viewers and Teejay alike by calling it quits as the pair packed up their belongings at the eleventh hour, following an emotional fallout at the final dinner party. Breaking down in tears, Beth confessed: 'That conversation [at the Dinner Party] has made me feel so s**t. 'It's obvious he doesn't want me, doesn't want this relationship, and I can't go to Final Vows and stand in front of someone that I've had feelings for, confess that I wanted a future with them, for them to tell me that again.'
